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Fashion trends during the 1900s, overlapping with Great Britain's Victorian era, emphasized modesty and formal clothing. Great Britain influenced American fashion culture through its well-known tailoring tradition, from the classic British suit to the mod and punk movements that inspired American youth culture. British styles, from preppy looks to avant-garde high fashion, have continually pushed American fashion toward innovation and boldness. So, women in America wore blouses, corsets, and skirts. This trend was heavily influenced by social, practical, and cultural factors which included Victorian ideals. Moreover, the increased involvement of women working in public caused the shift toward more comfortable and functional clothing. In the 1900s, many women sought after fashion combined with elegance by wearing blouses and skirts. These blouses were designed to be loose-fitting with lightweight fabric. The material used for blouses included cotton and linen, which could be worn comfortably. Moreover, the use of corsets became very limited, as women only wore corsets on special occasions. Likewise, skirts gave women more freedom compared to dresses from the earlier era. Since they chose to wear skirts instead of dresses, women could make a set-up of different shirts and skirts. When they wore these types of clothing, they usually had an umbrella with them.
